I do like Hank but I don’t feel any closer to understanding what he did that was special.
Compared for example to Charlie Parker or Jimi Hendrix who revolutionised their musical fields before burning out young - or Buddy Holly for that matter - or Schubert - what did Hank do that was extraordinary?
My uncle was so devastated by his death he named his first born son, who came along just a few months later, Hank Williams Bailey. My cousin always hated country music :)
Two harrowing pieces.
I do like Hank but I don’t feel any closer to understanding what he did that was special.
Compared for example to Charlie Parker or Jimi Hendrix who revolutionised their musical fields before burning out young - or Buddy Holly for that matter - or Schubert - what did Hank do that was extraordinary?
Genuine question, not trolling :)
My uncle was so devastated by his death he named his first born son, who came along just a few months later, Hank Williams Bailey. My cousin always hated country music :)
Thank you again, Greg, for the Hank Williams post, especially the Ramsey essay. Happy New Year and may we all see the light!
I'm sure Hank done it this way. Happy New Year.